Pioneer of Healthcare Quality in India Dr. Girdhar Gyani Honoured with Prestigious IMC Juran Medal
New Delhi, April 29, 2025 — In a landmark moment for Indian healthcare, Dr. Girdhar Gyani, Director General of the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) (AHPI), has been awarded the IMC Juran Medal, one of the most esteemed honours in the field of quality management. With this recognition, Dr Gyani joins an elite circle of Indian visionaries who have previously received the medal, including Mr Mukesh Ambani, Dr Devi Shetty, Mr Anand Mahindra, Mr. Ratan Tata, Mr Narayana Murthy, Mr Azim Premji, Dr Jamshed Irani, Mr K. Sivan, Mr N. Chandrasekaran, and Dr Sudha Murthy. Dr Gyani’s tireless efforts in promoting healthcare quality and patient safety have now been recognized on the global stage, marking a proud milestone not only for him but for the entire Indian healthcare community.
Often referred to as the Pioneer of Healthcare Quality in India, Dr Gyani has dedicated his life to building a healthcare system rooted in trust, transparency, and patient-centric care. He is the architect behind the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)—a landmark initiative under the Quality Council of India that brought international quality standards into Indian healthcare. Recognised globally by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), NABH has empowered healthcare organisations to prioritise clinical excellence and continuous improvement, ultimately raising the bar for patient safety and service delivery.
Today, as Director General of AHPI, Dr Gyani continues to lead with vision and purpose. AHPI represents over 20,000 hospitals across India and is committed to building capacity in national healthcare system that ensures universal access to safe, ethical, and affordable care. The association actively works with policymakers, state governments, and healthcare providers to shape reforms in areas such as infrastructure, insurance, medical regulation, and digital health.
Reflecting on the honour, Dr Girdhar Gyani said, “This recognition is not just a personal milestone—it is a tribute to the idea that quality and safety must be at the heart of healthcare. When we created NABH, the goal was to establish a framework that patients could trust. Through AHPI, that mission has evolved into a broader movement—one that focuses on advocacy, education, and equity in care. We are working to build a healthier India where no one is left behind, and every citizen has access to quality healthcare.”
Under Dr Gyani’s leadership, AHPI has grown into one of the most influential voices in Indian healthcare. It serves as a platform for collaboration, driving meaningful change by uniting providers and guiding them toward ethical, efficient, and patient-focused care.
Adding to the celebration, Mr Neeraj Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto Ltd CMD, Mukund Ltd, remarked, “Dr Gyani’s work is a masterclass in healthcare leadership. From setting national quality standards to empowering thousands of institutions, his vision has consistently emphasised people over process, ethics over expediency. The IMC Juran Medal not only honours his past achievements—it reinforces the critical role he continues to play in shaping the future of healthcare in India.”
This recognition reaffirms that healthcare transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. It requires visionary leadership, system-wide collaboration, and a relentless focus on quality. Dr Gyani’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when those forces come together.